I was planning my wedding for March 22, 2008 until I seen that it was the day before Easter. I need some advice because I know people are busy on the weekend.
2007-10-02 04:15:51 · 17 answers · asked by Ellie Mae 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Also, the reason I planned it for that weekend is because I will be off from college for spring break the next week and we can go on a honeymoon that week. I dont have time to go anywhere during college and we dont want to wait till May because it is hot here then.
2007-10-02 04:24:14 · update #1
Usually weddings on a holiday weekend are a bad idea. If it was an out of town wedding for me, I wouldn't go. We have a huge family get together on Easter and I wouldn't be willing to miss that. Not to mention travel expenses are higher on holiday weekends. If that's the only weekend you can do it, then you may not have a choice. Just realize that some people may not be able to attend. It might help if you send out save the dates, but you'd have to send them like now. Why is it such a big deal if its hot? Why not do it over your summer break if you're still in school? Maybe as early in the summer as possible so it isn't unbearable and do your best to keep it indoors in the air conditioning. When you have time restrictions on when you can get married as far as choice of dates, you can't really be too choosy. My wedding is in June in South Carolina, so I know all about heat and my groom's family is all from up north, so we decided to have it indoors so that no one would die from heat stroke. We won't have to worry about the weather cooperating either.
Edit: Why do people give thumbs down for honest answers? She asked if I would go or if it would be too hectic and I said no, so I get a thumbs down? What the hell people? Since when is being honest bad advice? Fine. How's this? Do whatever the hell you want. Its your wedding. Is that better? That's what everyone wants to hear anyway.
2007-10-02 05:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, it's not a terrible thing, but it may not be the most considerate thing to do to your guests, considering that Easter is often a family-oriented holiday. Will you have a lot of out-of-town guests? What time of day are you planning the wedding? If most of your guests will be local, then you're probably not causing too much trouble for anyone. If you have lots of out of town guests, you might consider planning it for early enough in the day that people could fly home on Saturday afternoon. Alternately, is there a way that your family could host a post-wedding/Easter brunch on Sunday? It might also be a good idea to provide your out of town guests with information on what Easter services will be available in your area. If they know that they can include the wedding, as well as their religious services and the family fun, then they're more likely to all come, and have a great time. FYI, this situation came up for a friend of mine. She and her sister-in-law usually host Easter, but the SIL will be out of town this weekend, for a wedding tomorrow. They had their Easter party last weekend, which goes to show that those who love you will accommodate the schedule!
2016-05-19 02:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what your and his family does for Easter and the type of wedding you are planning. Try to make time for some wedding showers before the big date and thus allow people opportunities to get you presents. If you have a simple morning ceremony and afternoon reception, it won't really affect the Sunday morning activities of Easter.
Also only do it at this time if you like the kinds of decorations people use at Easter. Those will be everywhere. Good luck on finding a decent place to honeymoon while millions of college students are on spring break.
2007-10-06 03:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by chaosfrog81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say do it. I went to a wedding last April that was the day before Easter and it was probably the best time I have ever had. This wedding was out of state for most of the people who were invited but almost everyone still made the trip.
Most people spend time with their families over Easter so this is just an even better reason to get together. I think that it makes it nicer because anyone that wouldn't come because they have other things going on probably isn't that close to you two anyways.
As long as you send out invitations or save the dates early enough I don't think many people wouldn't come because of Easter.
2007-10-02 07:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I don't know anyone (in my circle) that does anything on Easter so I couldn't see why a wedding would be a problem.
Before we decided to get married just this summer, I had always thought about having a Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve wedding. First because it's my favorite time of year but also because its such a family oriented time of year.
Weddings are all about bringing family together. So, to me, by getting married on a holiday just gives everyone that excuse to get together and party.
You also have to think about it this way. If you let people know in enough time, they will be at your wedding regardless of the day it's on. If they aren't going to attend your wedding just because its Easter, then I would worry about them.
2007-10-02 04:50:40 · answer #5 · answered by PAWS 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would not be an issue for a lot of people. Most just go to church and have Sunday dinner, which they do every Sunday anyway. However, since some people visit family on Easter, sometimes out of town, it could be a hassle for some. It is not good practice to have a wedding to close to a major holiday, for yourself and others. If there is anyway you could move the date, I would. However, if that is the date you want, I think most people would still attend, it's not like Christmas or Thanksgiving.
2007-10-02 04:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by aml0017 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This is the one day in your life that is about you and your fiance... no one else. If Easter weekend works best for you; then have your wedding on Easter weekend. I learned the hard way you cannot please everyone when planning your big day. You have to do what you want to do or you will end up stressed out trying to meet everyone else's expectations. My husbands side of the family is strict Catholic and they would not have had any problems attending Easter weekend as long as it was on Saturday. If some people cannot attend; oh well... more money you save on feeding them. ;0)
2007-10-02 04:35:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
A lot of people are busy on Easter but if you incorporate an Easter theme they might be a little more receptive about attending the wedding. I would go to a wedding the day before Easter
2007-10-02 04:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have shot weddings on Easter Saturday, (and one Easter Sunday) several times. So long as a lot of your guests aren't die-hard Catholics it should be fine. I think for them, Easter Sat is another Holy day.
2007-10-04 04:39:20 · answer #9 · answered by Ara57 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We wouldn't go because simply it's a religious, holy day for us - it's Holy Saturday and is a sombre day.
Besides, Catholics don't dance during Lent, til Easter is over, so you may need to keep that during mind - depending upon the religion of your guests.
2007-10-03 04:31:28 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋